So useful
Super useful tool for the backcountry that helps me stay connected through their posts
App is Buggy
Overall the app offers a great experience. I have purchased all the PCT Apps and used for many years.
There is one major issue that all of you should be aware of. It has been around awhile and still not fixed.
Do not have the app open while turning your phone off airplane mode. If you do it will do a search probably to see if you have a subscription or purchase. If you have poor cell service the link to your maps disappear.
The dowloaded maps remain but you can’t access.
If however you created a route, you can access those and get access to the downloaded maps and comments.
I am guessing most people don’t have routes created so you are in danger of loosing access to maps while on trail.
This is one of the reasons, I have paper maps and a compass. But I am guessing many users don’t have this as a back up.
So this could be a safety issue.
There is one major issue that all of you should be aware of. It has been around awhile and still not fixed.
Do not have the app open while turning your phone off airplane mode. If you do it will do a search probably to see if you have a subscription or purchase. If you have poor cell service the link to your maps disappear.
The dowloaded maps remain but you can’t access.
If however you created a route, you can access those and get access to the downloaded maps and comments.
I am guessing most people don’t have routes created so you are in danger of loosing access to maps while on trail.
This is one of the reasons, I have paper maps and a compass. But I am guessing many users don’t have this as a back up.
So this could be a safety issue.
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Great for multi-day backpacking trips
I downloaded this on recommendation by my friend who goes backcountry trips. I downloaded and saw that there are 2 options. One single trail map that you pay for and will be yours, or you subscribe for a time and explore different trails. I found the subscription to be more useful, though for through hikers one trail may be useful. I found them to be expensive, that is why 4 stars. I am yet to see how it turns out. I could map my next backpacking trip on this and see the water sources, campsites, shelters and so far it looks good! Much better than onX in my opinion.
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TMB
Not user friendly. TMB app much more ux friendly on stages
Buggy
Long standing disappearing comment bug remains unfixed. Been a problem for over a year and multiple versions. Should be a five star but I have zero confidence in the app.
Nothing loads
This app doesn’t work, nothing loads
Not great for OR and WA hikes
Not finding this app useful at all. Doesn’t show the full trails. No public comments or anything on any of the trails Ive looked at so far. Way too hard to use and no back button. See no benefit over AllTrails. Waste of money
Unusable after 3 days on trail
The app is fine for planning while you have internet, but BEWARE of using it as your sole source for navigation on trail. My experience is it just stops working after about 3 days. It opens then freezes. The fix is to reinstall which isn’t going to happen easily on a thru hike. I know. I had backups for navigation and luckily I was in the Sierras where water is plentiful. Be safe out there and DO NOT DEPEND ON THIS APP AS A NAVIGATION APP it will stop working just when you need it.
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River Runninf
This is the perfect app for rafting rivers. No more guesswork on where you are or how far you have to go. It is awesome.
Thruhiker logistics get easier
Thruhiker logistics get easier
National Park maps
Adding the Great Smoky Mountains maps has helped my son and I start exploring the GSMNP.
I’d like to see one for the Art Loeb Trail.
I’d like to see one for the Art Loeb Trail.
Great, but very limited . . .
I hope this review answers some questions I wish I knew. I had to purchase one month subscription to get answers. The customer service for this app sucks, there is no contact phone number, only email and I never did get a response, which is why I rate it 3 stars.
I mostly hike/backpack in Washington State. I purchased the PCT section for WA. The information available for campsites, water sources and current trail conditions is invaluable for trip planning. However, you cannot deviate from the PCT trail when entering trip segments. For instance, if you wanted to go camp at Waptus Lake, and then continue to Spectacle Lake via Pete Lake, it will not let you drop waypoints along this route. Buying a subscription does not “unlock” more trails so you could enter waypoints along this route, you are restricted to only the PCT.
In my opinion, if you want trail information for specific trails, just purchase that section. For WA state, there are very few trails available, mostly the PCT and some short hikes in the SE portion of the Olympics. I cancelled my monthly subscription after one week of disappoint, and will only purchase the trail sections I need, which gives you lifetime access. If you are doing any of the PCT, this is the best app for information. For all your local hikes/backpacking, use the
I mostly hike/backpack in Washington State. I purchased the PCT section for WA. The information available for campsites, water sources and current trail conditions is invaluable for trip planning. However, you cannot deviate from the PCT trail when entering trip segments. For instance, if you wanted to go camp at Waptus Lake, and then continue to Spectacle Lake via Pete Lake, it will not let you drop waypoints along this route. Buying a subscription does not “unlock” more trails so you could enter waypoints along this route, you are restricted to only the PCT.
In my opinion, if you want trail information for specific trails, just purchase that section. For WA state, there are very few trails available, mostly the PCT and some short hikes in the SE portion of the Olympics. I cancelled my monthly subscription after one week of disappoint, and will only purchase the trail sections I need, which gives you lifetime access. If you are doing any of the PCT, this is the best app for information. For all your local hikes/backpacking, use the
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Great app
I still like paper maps but I use Far Out for planning as well. My only criticism is there are hostels, locations and such that have been out of business for years. Love to see them clean in up year to year rather than having to search the comments.
Search not compatible with IOS
Would love to follow my friends but can’t search for them and their invites don’t work.
Amazingly useful
Being able to identify water points is an absolute game changer. And I love the fact that you can buy the maps once and not have to pay a monthly subscription.
Stranded on Eagle Rock Loop
I assumed I could access the downloaded map when I had no signal, but evidently not.
Am grateful my buddy had Garmin app.
Please let me know if the fine print said I do not have access when there is not a signal & I will update my rating.
Am grateful my buddy had Garmin app.
Please let me know if the fine print said I do not have access when there is not a signal & I will update my rating.
Good, but still has double-commenting bug after years
I used this since when it was called Guthook. I’m hiking again this year and noticed that editing comments will often cause a duplicate comment, which is a bug I remember from seven years ago. Please fix it!
Otherwise, it’s a great resource that’s worth having for recent reports on water, bears, bed bugs at hostels, etc.
Otherwise, it’s a great resource that’s worth having for recent reports on water, bears, bed bugs at hostels, etc.
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Great app
My wife and I did a SOBO AT thru hike in 2023. We used FarOut the whole way and had no issues. I recommend FarOut to anyone serious about backpacking or hiking far away from a parking lot.
Worthless app
This app sucks, waste of money. I bought the PA NCT map and it didn’t work well in areas with limited service.
Need ability to load 2 sections in a bundle
I really do love the app and would not hesitate to give it five stars, but the inability to load and simultaneously activate multiple map sections in a bundle is very frustrating. I want to plan my thru hike and save planned daily routes. Naturally a hiker is unlikely to end their day where a particular map section ends — we will cross into the next section before stopping. The inability to see and use two sections at once is limiting. Obviously a workaround would be to save two separate routes for those days, but then you’re doing hiker math to know the Real mileage, elevation details etc for the second part.
I read somewhere that this limitation might be due to performance concerns. Maybe make the option available only when all data has been downloaded for offline use? That would work for me and my review rating would immediately go to 5 stars.
I read somewhere that this limitation might be due to performance concerns. Maybe make the option available only when all data has been downloaded for offline use? That would work for me and my review rating would immediately go to 5 stars.
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